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Re: Ask HN: What're the best-designed things you've ever used?

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Post by niutech »

dcw303 wrote: post #209

The Casio F-91W Digital wrist watch https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casio_F-91W Keeps better time than a Rolex, and is a fraction of the price. Waterproof. Has an alarm, stopwatch, and timer; all things missing from traditional wind ups. Interface is easy to use and discover. The battery last almost forever. Now, if you're asking if it's aesthetically pleasing, that's a different story. But we were talking about design…

Speaking of legacy watches, anybody remembers the one of the first smartwatches from Microsoft/Timex - DataLink? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timex_Datalink

Re: Ask HN: What're the best-designed things you've ever used?

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Post by trstowell »

nunez wrote: post #964
harry8 wrote: post #848

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Until you need to replace literally anything in them. When their design suddenly looks massively hopeless compared to a thinkpad.

They aren't designed to need that kind of servicing. They're designed to last long enough to justify a replacement, and the 2008 and 2009 MacBooks we have under our bookcase continue to prove this.

Until, like they said, any one part needs fixing, then you're SOL with a bill that runs 33-50% of the price of a brand new one.

Re: Ask HN: What're the best-designed things you've ever used?

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Post by shravanj »

-Herman Miller Aeron (the original and remastered models): thoughtful design and very comfortable, albeit pricey

-2013 Retina MacBook Pro: my daily laptop and still to date the best laptop I have ever used

-Logitech Performance MX: the cheaper and older alternative to the MX Master but is still a high quality mouse

-Rolex GlideLock Bracelet: possibly the greatest stainless steel bracelet to ever go on a watch. the balance of its form, fit, and function is simply unmatched.

-The North Face Apex Elevation Jacket: not too bulky but stays very warm

-Pentel Hi-Polymer Erasers: superlative erasers that are reasonably cheap

Re: Ask HN: What're the best-designed things you've ever used?

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Post by bungle »

unprepare wrote: post #800
bungle wrote: post #504

Fiskars Axes: http://www.fiskars.eu/products/gardening/axes/splitting-axe-... Barbour Jackets: http://www.barbour.com/eu/categories/mens/waxed-jackets/barb... Camper Shoes: https://www.camper.com/en_FI/men/shoes/peu/camper-peu-17665-... Stihl Chainsaws: http://www.stihl.com/STIHL-power-tools-A-great-range/Chainsa... Genelec Speakers: http://www.genelec.com/8351 Desktops: Mac Pro 1st Generation Laptops: Macbook Pro Ph…

4000$ for a single speaker seems pretty extreme, and i've spent a good amount of time in professional recording studios. Am i missing something with the Genelec speakers? What am i getting out of 1x Genelec that I'm not able to get out of having 10x (!!!) Yamaha MSP7 studio monitors?

You should compare the MSP7's to some lower end analog Genelecs. I hope you get a change to try them. For sure MSP7 is not a bad product either.

Re: Ask HN: What're the best-designed things you've ever used?

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Post by bungle »

6t6t6t6 wrote: post #886
bungle wrote: post #504

Fiskars Axes: http://www.fiskars.eu/products/gardening/axes/splitting-axe-... Barbour Jackets: http://www.barbour.com/eu/categories/mens/waxed-jackets/barb... Camper Shoes: https://www.camper.com/en_FI/men/shoes/peu/camper-peu-17665-... Stihl Chainsaws: http://www.stihl.com/STIHL-power-tools-A-great-range/Chainsa... Genelec Speakers: http://www.genelec.com/8351 Desktops: Mac Pro 1st Generation Laptops: Macbook Pro Ph…

Nubuck is not a really well designed material. It's difficult to clean and maintain, and you can ruin your shoes in a rainy day. But yes, Camper shoes are great. They even come with 2 years warranty and have a good customer service.

Yes, but there are different fabrics for Peus. What I like about them is that they are easy and quick to wear. They have somewhat a barefoot feeling. And they are wide. So many shoes are too narrow for me. I don't know why shoemakers make the shoes so that they get more narrow on the toe end. If I look my feet, they are wider on toe end.

Re: Ask HN: What're the best-designed things you've ever used?

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Post by JohnJamesRambo »

I'd have to say my Moto X first generation was the best phone I've ever used. I leave for other phones or break the screen but always go back to it and buy another one used. It is just the perfect size and fast and everything works as it should (except for a few flaws like the headphone jack which craps out after extended use).

Re: Ask HN: What're the best-designed things you've ever used?

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Post by loco5niner »

JohnJamesRambo wrote: post #979

I'd have to say my Moto X first generation was the best phone I've ever used. I leave for other phones or break the screen but always go back to it and buy another one used. It is just the perfect size and fast and everything works as it should (except for a few flaws like the headphone jack which craps out after extended use).

I LOVE my frist-gen Moto X Had it 3 years and don't want to give it up.
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